LayerZero

The Future is Omnichain.

Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including:

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.

APPLICATION PROCESS

As part of your application, please submit a piece of writing on any topic related to crypto. The length of the report can be 1 page or 10 pages, it doesn't matter. We care that you can clearly articulate an idea, argument, or analysis - the more contrarian, the better! You can submit a piece you have written in the past.

We look forward to reviewing your application. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for the best researchers in crypto to join the LayerZero team. In this role, you'll be key in shaping and sharing LayerZero’s story, whether through short-form content, long-form analysis, or thesis- and data-driven insights. We're seeking exceptional individuals who excel in writing, data analysis, and delivering insights to our team and the broader crypto community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Market Research: Conduct research on interoperability, including general message passing, intents, and chain abstraction.
• Ecosystem Spotlights: Develop case studies explaining how various protocols use LayerZero.
• Education: Educate the target audience on new product launches.
• Analysis: Perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Social: Create content and manage social media channels.

ABOUT YOU

• Exceptional writing skills 
• Results-oriented and focused on performance
• Strong conviction in your ideas but open to collaboration and feedback
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with a strong data-driven mindset